George Ritchie, Hong Kong, to Thomas Ritchie, 1854 September 9
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Desire for news from home; George's demanding duties as Purser of two ships; U.S. steamers in the Far East; shipment of 2 boxes to the family via Adams and Co. Express and Capt. John Glasson; reference to "his Celestial majesty in his own Capitol Pekin"; and to Commondore Perry; mention of the following vessels: "Susquehana", "Southhampton", "Hancock", "Cooper", "Kennedy"; "Powhatan", "Vincennes", "Porpoise", "Lexington", "Mississippi", and "Macedonia". 4 pp. ALS.
Dates
- Creation: 1854 September 9
Creator
- From the Collection: Ritchie, Thomas, 1778-1854 (Person)
- From the Collection: Ritchie family. (Family)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 6.50 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository